[Ansteorra-textiles] Beads??

[Gerita/Carolle Cox]

I've only read of pearls and other precious and semi-precious stones
being used in Period, in all seriousness (at least in Western Europe),
and maybe glass Venetian ones.  And thanks for hearing the real tone of
my last remark!

Gerita


People are like stained glass windows.  They sparkle and shine when the
sun is out, but when darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if
there is a light from within. -- Elizabeth Kübler-Ross


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ansteorra-textiles-bounces at ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of N.D.
Wederstrandt
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 2:29 PM
To: Spinners, weavers, knitters and other Textile makers in Ansteorra
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra-textiles] Beads??


At 02:17 PM 4/19/2004, you wrote:
>Gerita,
>
>That is great.  Thank you very much for passing it along.
>
>Annalies


It is a great article. (I'm a sucker for beads anyway and am always
happy 
to figure out or find out something new).

However, I don't think it's not really documentation for period usage of

shell beads. (and I know Gerita was being lighthearted).  Case in
point... 
gold granulation used in Etruscan goldwork was/is extremely beautiful
but 
the process was lost during the Middle Ages and Renaissance - at least
the 
way the Etruscans did it.)  Skills sometimes arose during one period and

went out of practise (skipping several centuries before 
resurfacing.)   There are records of shells being used for jewelry work 
during period (I can't think of any off the top of my head.)  I'd be 
interested in seeing some of those if anyone has any.

          I'm sorry I sound picky but I thought I'd better clarify 
it.  It's also my opinion and may be totally wrong as well. (grin).  I'd
be 
interested in what others think as well.

Clare 

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